First, AIADMK leader PH Pandian and his son, Manoj Pandian, a former Rajya Sabha member, came out with statements against Sasikala’s appointment as party general secretary and her possible elevation to chief minister post. “General Secretary in-charge can be appointed,” Ramachandran said, stating that Sasikala’s elevation was in compliance with party rules and that it was valid. As soon as Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao arrives here, Sasikala’s election as AIADMK Leader of Legislature Party will be submitted to him, he said. Education Minister K Pandiarajan said the process for swearing-in of Sasikala as chief minister has been initiated. Expelled AIADMK MP Sasikala Pushpa said there is a need for a judicial probe into Jayalalithaa’s death.

Source: Indian Express February 07, 2017 10:59 UTC